salsa
noun
sal·sa ˈsȯl-sə 
ˈsäl-
1
: a usually spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers that is commonly served with Mexican food
also : a similar sauce made with a main ingredient other than tomatoes
peach salsa
2
: popular music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock
Example Sentences
The band was playing salsa. We're taking classes in salsa.
Recent Examples on the Web The creamy green salsa was a perfect complement, too. 
Marco Torres, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Although lyrics beautifully reference sounds and rhythms specific to her homeland, the iconic salsa is an anthem of raizes for many Latin American countries. Marjua Estevez, refinery29.com, 15 Sep. 2022 With roasted poblanos and bell peppers this salsa is in a league of its own! Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Stir in the water to loosen the salsa, then simmer for about two minutes. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 The salsa takes his campechano taco all the way over the top, in the best way possible. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 Signature item: Two carne asada tacos with chips and salsa ($13). San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 All the traditional Mexican favorites are on the menu, all served with chips and salsa. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Tickets include a trio of margarita tastings, chips and salsa, tiger-keeper talks and a tiger-training demonstration. Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 July 2022 See More
Marco Torres, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Although lyrics beautifully reference sounds and rhythms specific to her homeland, the iconic salsa is an anthem of raizes for many Latin American countries. Marjua Estevez, refinery29.com, 15 Sep. 2022 With roasted poblanos and bell peppers this salsa is in a league of its own! Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Stir in the water to loosen the salsa, then simmer for about two minutes. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 The salsa takes his campechano taco all the way over the top, in the best way possible. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 Signature item: Two carne asada tacos with chips and salsa ($13). San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 All the traditional Mexican favorites are on the menu, all served with chips and salsa. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Tickets include a trio of margarita tastings, chips and salsa, tiger-keeper talks and a tiger-training demonstration. Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish, literally, sauce, from Latin, feminine of salsus salted — more at sauce
First Known Use
circa 1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
salsa
noun
sal·sa ˈsȯl-sə
ˈsäl-
1
: a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers
2
: popular music of Latin American origin with characteristics of jazz and rock